by Danielle | Sep 3, 2020 | Recent News, Uncategorized
It has been brought to our attention that the Volume 11, Issue 3 Clinical Lactation highlights a cover photo showing a baby being fed with a bottle which the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes would classify as “idealizing bottle-feeding”. It is...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Aug 27, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference
The Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association (WPLCA) is a professional membership organization for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), certified lactation professionals (CLC, CLS, CLE, CBC, CBS, LEC etc.), Peer Counselors,...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Jul 30, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference
The Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington’s (LCAGW) purpose is based on three important principles. First, to serve as a continuing education and networking resource for its members. Second, LCAGW promotes the professional growth of lactation...
by Danielle | Jul 29, 2020 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, USLCA is launching a campaign to highlight the efforts to make the lactation profession a more inclusive space. Unified as Lactation Care Providers, we invite IBCLCs, CLCs, CLEs, CBEs, LLLL, Peer Counselors, and every other...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Jun 24, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association. Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association, known as CALCA, has been serving as a...
by Danielle | Jun 17, 2020 | Member News, Press Release, Recent News, Uncategorized
We look forward to the opportunity to compile stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lactation profession in an effort to inform how we serve our members in the future. All stories will remain anonymous. Fill out my online form. Fill out my Wufoo...
by Danielle | Jun 17, 2020 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
USLCA is pleased to launch its newest member benefit, the USLCA Speaker Database! We have heard the request for more diverse speakers but we also share the struggle to identify a new generation of speakers. It is our goal to curate a running list of speakers and...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Jun 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The USLCA Board of Directors is pleased to present you with the following documents; including our annual report, financial summary, and recording of our Annual Membership Meeting (AGM), which was held on June 13, 2020 via online webcast. We hope the perspective...
by Danielle | Jun 8, 2020 | Member News, Press Release, Recent News, Uncategorized
In an effort to better understand the demographics of the lactation profession within the United States, USLCA launched an open survey to the entire profession last year. As a service to the profession, we are publishing the preliminary results of the data in a...
by Cheryl Rothwell | May 29, 2020 | Chapters Making a Difference
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Black Hills Breastfeeding Coalition. Located in South Dakota, the Black Hills Breastfeeding Coalition is comprised of local IBCLCs, hospital and...
